Note: registration is
very limited, so register early!
LAPNet –
Introduction to Circulating Collections Book Repair Workshop
Huntington Library, May 7
& 8, 2009
9:00-4:00
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM
This two day workshop will
introduce participants to basic book repair for circulating or general
collections.
Thursday,
day one: Book nomenclature and common types of damage, hinge tightening,
hinge repair, page replacement, and tipping-in loose pages. Friday, day two:
Introduction to adhesives, page mending, hinging-in loose pages, book repair
selection and decision making, and how to set up a repair station. All
participants will receive a set of tools necessary to complete the treatments
covered in the workshop.
Who should attend
Library, archives, and other
repository staff who have responsibility for the preservation of circulating
collections. Particularly appropriate for staff from institutions looking to
set up a basic book repair station for their facility.
Location
This program will be held in the
Conservation Lab of The Huntington Library in San Marino, Calif. Driving
directions and other logistics information can be found on the Huntington
website under visitor info:
LIMITED ENROLLMENT!
Workshop is limited to the
first 15 registrants
Registration
is $150.00.
To register for this
workshop, please reserve a spot by either emailing or calling Linda Mehr
(contact info below) and send a check by mail. Checks must be received by Friday
May 1, 2009 to confirm your place in the workshop.
Linda Harris Mehr
Margaret Herrick Library Director
Fairbanks Center for Motion Picture Study
333 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: (310) 247-3033
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